Plain Language COVID-19 Fact Sheets
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) have created 7 different fact sheets about COVID-19. Fact sheet topics include: Testing, High Risk Health Conditions, Vaccines, Vaccinations at Home, Vaccines for Children Age 5-11, Monoclonal Antibody Treatment, Booster Shots.
All fact sheets are translated into multiple languages! Spanish, Russian, Korean, French, Chinese, and Amharic.
Resource:
COVID-19 FYI Testing
COVID-19 FYI High Rish Health Conditions
COVID-19 FYI Vaccines
COVID-19 FYI Vaccinations at Home
COVID-19 FYI Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11
COVID-19 FYI Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
COVID-19 FYI Booster Shots
Spanish - Español
Russian - русский
Korean - 한국인
French - français
Chinese - 中文
Amharic - አማርኛ
COVID-19 FYI Testing
COVID-19 FYI High Rish Health Conditions
COVID-19 FYI Vaccines
COVID-19 FYI Vaccinations at Home
COVID-19 FYI Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11
COVID-19 FYI Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
COVID-19 FYI Booster Shots
Spanish - Español
Russian - русский
Korean - 한국인
French - français
Chinese - 中文
Amharic - አማርኛ
COVID-19 Vaccination for children ages 5 -11 (and up!)
COVID-19 Vaccination for children ages 5 -11 (and up!)
This is a safe and effective vaccine. Like other pediatric vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine was thoroughly tested and then reviewed by the FDA and CDC before these agencies authorized and recommended it for wide use. The vaccine will be available at no cost and regardless of citizenship or insurance status.
Check with your child’s healthcare provider about whether they offer COVID-19 vaccination or check this link: covidvax.maryland.gov
Resource:
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute is part of a national collaboration to create a virtual “Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities.” The Center created the attached plain language social story regarding getting the vaccine.
Resource:
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Spanish
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Chinese
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - French
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Russian
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Haitian Creole
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Spanish
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Chinese
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - French
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Russian
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Haitian Creole
